Events from August 18, 2026
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On August 18, 2026At Balboa Park Categories: FREEResidents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Schedule: www.balboapark.org
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On August 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEBlue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 7. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums
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On August 18, 2026At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSesame Summer Splash. Meet all your favorite furry friends and whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides. Open daily through Sept. 7. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com
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On August 18, 2026At Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Twilight in the Park Concert. Tues., Wed. & Thurs. through Aug. 27, 6:30–7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-in-the-park-concert
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On August 18, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Festival. Step into a festival experience designed for kids to spark creativity, self-expression and the simple joy of playing together featuring five interactive zones to spark endless imagination including Music, Creative and Chill-Out Zones, with brand-new headliners in the Thrill and Play Zones joining the line-up. Through August 30. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com
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On August 18, 2026At Seaport Village Categories: SkatingRingers at Seaport Village. An open-air roller-skating experience along the Embarcadero. 821 West Harbor Dr. Details: www.seaportvillage.com/explore/ringers-roller-rink
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On August 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: holiday teasAlice in Wonderland’s Tea Party Themed Tea. All themed teas are different, most include an intro game, quiz and a take–home gift. Through Aug. 30, 12:30 & 3:30 pm. $64.95. The Britannia Tearooms, 2323 Midway Dr. Reservations: www.afternoonteasandiego.com
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On August 18, 2026At San Diego Civic Theatre Categories: Theatre“Water for Elephants.” A stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative musical. Through Aug. 23. Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com